The Role of Cornwall National Landscapes in Supporting Sustainable Development and Regional Resilience

This Research & Knowledge Exchange Doctoral Project brief summarises our priority areas of research interest under the heading of: The Role of Cornwall National Landscapes in Supporting Sustainable Development and Regional Resilience

We welcome all research degree applications aligned with and in response to this brief.

Protected landscapes are increasingly recognised as important places for delivering environmental, economic and social benefits. Cornwall National Landscapes provides an opportunity to explore how landscape-scale partnerships contribute to sustainable development, biodiversity recovery, climate resilience, community wellbeing and regional prosperity.

This doctoral project invites candidates to investigate the evolving role of Cornwall National Landscapes in supporting sustainable development across Cornwall. Potential areas of enquiry include environmental governance, sustainable business, natural capital, ecosystem services, tourism, rural economies, community resilience, partnership working, climate adaptation and place-based leadership. The project also welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that explore how protected landscapes can balance environmental stewardship with economic opportunity and social wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to work collaboratively with Cornwall National Landscapes and associated regional stakeholders and to develop an independent research project that contributes both to academic knowledge and practical decision-making within protected landscape management.

Projects deriving from this brief are expected to sit within the Research & Knowledge Exchange strategy and the following department.

All successful research degree project proposals must emphasise a clear alignment between the project idea and our Research & Knowledge Exchange strategy.